“There is no remedy for love but to love more.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Seven years ago, today. Yep, it’s our anniversary baby, and we are remembering…
Getting a morning massage to start the day relaxed on my last day of waking up alone. The brightness of the sun shining through the curtains on that gorgeous day. Yelling into the speaker, “I’m getting married today!” when my friend’s answered the phone. Not being able to speak, except for yelling, because I was sick. Not caring about being sick, because I was getting married. Feeling like a rockstar while being fussed over in the salon chair. Deep breaths. The amazing water-front view through the glass walls. Squealing with my girls. A beautiful mess of makeup, dresses, shoes and hairspray… and nonstop chatter and laughter from our prep room. Watching the chairs fill. Seeing how beautiful my mom looks. Feeling humbled and honored for all that came, from near and far, for our day. Crying while I watch my daddy take a deep breath and pull it together before our walk. Butterflies when the music starts to play. Locking eyes with Chris, and crying again at the site of his tears. Hearing the entire room bust out in laughter at daddy’s jokes at the altar. The salt covenant. Sweaty palms, adrenaline rush and applause. Cutting the photo-shoot short because I couldn’t stand much longer. A Benedryl high. Entering the most beautiful room with a ceiling of thousands of twinkle lights to a roar of friends and family… and bells. Big smiles. Kisses that lift me off my feet. A chocolate fountain. Tricking the girls with the bouquet and really giving it to the longest-married couple, and still giving every girl a flower. Dancing like crazy. Tiana’s toast. Corey’s stealth dance moves. Sneaking away for long kisses. Stories with my girls and laughing harder than I’ve ever laughed before. Wishing it would last forever. Seeing everyone’s faces light up to the sight of coney-dogs at midnight. Watching my grandma’s silver hair reflect the lights on the dance floor as she got her groove on. Hot-tubbing it in the middle of our hotel room. Calling the concierge for candles since we forgot, and being amazed that he actually went to the store to get us some. Feeling more in love than we’ve ever felt in our lives.
And now, seven years later, loving MORE.
I’ll never forget it. And if I could, I would relive it over and over and over.
♥ Boomer ♥ says
Loved your memories! How wonderful! Happy Anniversary, and many, many more!
Jessica Heights says
I completely agree! 🙂
Alysha (Supermom) says
Awww Tabitha… So beautifully written. Happy Anniversary! Hope you and the mister a life time of happiness. Muah! Xoxo
Ashlee says
Happy Anniversary! I remember that night well myself. It was an amazing wedding and the first time I had ever seen anyone do the Salt covenant.
Great post!
grace says
Happy Anniversary! What a beautiful dress and beautiful bride.
Corey~living and loving says
Happy Anniversary. ♥
Heidi says
Happy Anniversary! I wish you a lifetime more.
Melissa says
What a beautiful day Tabitha, your so lovely! Happy Anniversary you guys!
Veronica Lee says
Happy Anniversary!! Such a beautiful post, Tabitha.
Nessa says
Happy Anniversary! Made me teary eyed. Beautiful.
We just had our 7th last week.
The Rheinlander's says
Happy Anniversary!! You looked Gorgeous : )
Gerri says
Happy Anniversary to you both!!!
Tiffany says
Happy Anniversary! Beautiful pictures!
Life with Kaishon says
How wonderful : ) Hope you had a fabulous date this weekend. I already know that you did : )
How do you feel about your wedding pictures? Who did them? Do you wish you had gotten a different photographer? I always wonder what photographers think of their own wedding pictures once they start photographing weddings themselves : )
I didn’t get any wedding pictures as we went to a justice of the peace and I am not a supermodel like you : )
BeckeyZ says
Better late than never….Happy Anniversary! You are an awesome pair.
Tammy says
Happy Anniversary girl! I totally forgot to link up today. I normally don’t post on the weekends but I need to remember to do this.
Hope you had a great weekend. I am enjoying a quiet evening on the net…no kids this week (until Thursday afternoon). Not sure what I am going to do with my self. Hubby is home this week too so we will be busy getting things done around here. 🙂
Charlotte | Life's a Charm! says
This is such a heartwarming post! And very inspiring, too – inspires me to .. love more!
Happy anniversary to both of you! Hoping for you both lifetime of happiness and love and togetherness in your marriage.
Tabitha (From Single to Married) says
what a beautiful post and what lovely pictures!
jayayceeblog says
Simply beautiful … Happy Anniversary!